Agnes vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Agnes Rank #1,064

Joan Rank #1,238

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1238 for Joan.

Is Agnes or Joan more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Joan at #1238 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Joan mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agnes and Joan boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Joan is primarily a girl name.